Man, that cut was really close to the eye itself. You could tell by his reaction at the time that it really scared him. And I can see why.

As for the new “Euro Twins” thing, I think Andersson may be more the Homer to Gus’ Pavel. And I’m not sure either Jarnkrok or Pulkkinen are cut out to ever be a true “replacement” for Hank. Maybe Frk could fill that role someday, but it’s too soon to know with him.

Right now, I’m just enjoing the heck out of watching Gus, Andersson and Brunner. They’re still a little out of synch, and a bunch out of control, at times – but that energy is a blast to watch. On that line, you can see how much speed Brunner really has. And once Gus figures out where the net is in relation to the posts, they’ll be dangerous.

Or Tomas Jurco - he of the gizmo stickhandling skillset. But, “Word,” on the Nike/Mr.Andersson/Broooner line. I really look forward to that line every game now.

Posted by
SYF
from Twerkin' with Anastasia Ashley on 04/29/13 at 08:10 PM ET

Nike looks playoff ready.

Posted by
MOWingsfan19
from I really like our team on 04/29/13 at 08:17 PM ET

Ya beat me to it Mo. Andersson looks like Knuble to me for now which isn’t a bad thing.

Posted by
cigar_nurse
from On The mend for next season Greenville Pylons on 04/29/13 at 09:06 PM ET

Or Tomas Jurco…

Maybe, but I think Jurco’s more like Pavel than Hank.

I do have to admit, though, that I jumped the gun when I said that I didn’t think Jarnkrok could play the role of Hank to Nyquil’s Pavel. I was thinking mostly about how slight of frame he is, but it seems some guy named Nill sees beyond that.

From Red Wings Central’s prospects page on Jarnkrok...
“He has great hockey sense, very tenacious, a lot of (Henrik) Zetterberg-type qualities. He’s strong on the puck, never gives up on the puck.” — Red Wings assistant GM Jim Nill (May 2012, MLive.com)

Of course Nill may not be all that smart. He left the Wings for the Stars, fer cripes sake.

I see Brunner and Frk as the next big Red Wing superstars. Nyquist a close 3rd. Tatar can give Nyquist a run for his money. Jurco could be a stud, but he had a rough transition to the AHL. It will be interesting to see how Frk makes the adjustment. I don’t see Jarnkrok and Pulkkinen putting up the same kind of numbers, tho.

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